I looked after my mom for six months after her surgery until she passed away Oct 31. She wasn't able to eat or get around much. One of the nicest things someone did for her was bring church to her bedroom as she couldn't get out.
Singing cheerful hymns and a short (emphsize short) encouraging message was really a lovely time for her. (Don't read Psalm 23... its kind of a downer)
What a sweet person you are to get down in the dirt and help.
Jeanette